Overview

You’ll develop strategic leadership skills crucial for success in the professional world, and the ability to assess organisational strategic positioning.

In the Master of Business Administration (Global Business Development) programme from University of Hertfordshire , you will focus on developing a critical understanding of global business management. Essential subjects encompass globalisation, business ethics, corporate social responsibility, sustainable strategies for global business development, theories of global trade, supply chain dynamics and himan resource practices within a global business context.

As a Hertfordshire MBA student, you’ll be supported by first-class facilities, including our virtual learning environment, StudyNet, which provides access to other students, lecture notes and over 100,000 e-books and e-journals.

Additionally, you’ll benefit from teaching and supervision by our expert research-active staff, several of whom are world leaders in their field and act as consultants with leading organisations such as Roche, Camelot and BDO Hayward.

Key facts

We’ve embedded career development into every part of our MBA. The programme provides cutting-edge theory-based learning, delivered through real business problems. You’ll also benefit from guest lectures networking opportunities delivered by business practitioners and MBA Alumni.
You’ll also have access to our career coach; boost your career with sessions on topics including personal branding, personal impact, and difficult conversations. Our Business School careers team will invite you to join our vibrant alumni network and attend regular career-focused events.
During your MBA, you’ll be involved in a Young Enterprise (YE) Start-up Programme, distinct from a traditional work placement. You’ll participate in a live ‘business incubator’, establishing and managing your own business or social enterprise, from the company name and defining your product or service, to mastering the finances.

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Programme Structure

Courses include

People Management
Marketing and Entrepreneurship
Global Business Development
Executive Career Development in Global Business Development
Strategic Management Research in Global Business Development
PG CPD for Master of Business Administration (MBA)

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-23 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-05-11 00:00:00

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Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Hatfield, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Business Administration International Development Master in Business Administration (MBA) View 213 other Masters in International Development in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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120

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6.5

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General requirements

An honours degree (at least 2:2 or equivalent) in any discipline, a degree equivalent professional qualification or appropriate work experience.

All students from non-majority English-speaking countries require proof of English language proficiency.

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Tuition Fees

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21450 GBP / year

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20950 GBP / year

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Living costs

Hatfield

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

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Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

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Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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